Asst Director Patient Care - Med Surg/Tele

Req #: 0000260500

Category: Nursing Management / Leadership

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Hamilton

Department: Medical-Surgical Unit-I

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $162,600.00 per year

Location:

One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Title: Asst Director Patient Care

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Medical-Surgical Unit-I

Req #: 0000260500

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $162,600.00 per year

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Asst Director of Patient Care – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Assistant Director become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. This Assistant Director role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. As an Assistant Director, you will help advance patient care and strengthen the experience of individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every employee is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

Essential Functions

• The Assistant Clinical Director provides nursing care in the acute care setting within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards
• Assists in directing and supervising all functions and activities in a patient care setting
• Performs duties in any nursing capacity as needed
• Assures safety in practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available
• Utilizes the nursing process in all aspects of the provision of care, individualizing the plan of care to address a specific patients needs
• Responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate personnel and for consistently setting and evaluating
• Exercises supervisory authority and independent judgment in assigning employee labor
• Is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics
• Assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available
• Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments -i.e., damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas- and medical errors, etc.
• Exercises supervisory authority and independent judgment in directing employee labor
• Makes recommendations regarding the ongoing performance evaluation of supervised staff and resulting actions -i,e, reward, discipline, discharge, etc
• Insure that Pavilion 3 Surgical is in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations
  
  

To be considered for this Assistant Director opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. A BSN is required. 2 years of acute care experience is required.

This position offers a consistent 40 hours per week on day shift.

Benefits And Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!
  
  

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
  
  

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer